Question

What is the decimal equivalent to 8/3

a 2.6
b 0.375
c2.6666666666666
d8.3

Answer 1

C. 2.6666666666666

Explanation:

You can estimate.

We know that 3 * 2 = 6.

So, we know that The decimal is at least 2.

We can cancel out B and D.

2.6 * 3 = 7.18

So, we can cancel out A.

Just to make sure, let's try C.

2.6666666666666 * 3 = 7.999999...

This is the closest answer to 8.

So, our answer is C.

C. 2.6666666666666